FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2013
Contact: James B. Monroe, Managing Partner
Finnegan Announces New Management Team
WASHINGTON, DC - Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, today announced changes in its management team effective July 1, 2013. James B. Monroe will succeed Barbara Clarke McCurdy as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Ms. McCurdy will assume the position of Chairman of the firm, which was most recently held by Richard B. Racine, who has returned to his practice focused on chemical and pharmaceutical patent litigation.
During Mr. Monroe’s more than 20 years with Finnegan, he has served on the firm’s Management and Compensation Committees, led the firm’s chemical practice, and also served as a recruiting partner. He has been involved in virtually every aspect of patent practice, including prosecution, counseling, transactions, and litigations at the trial and appellate levels. He has particular experience in litigations involving the Hatch-Waxman Act governing the approval of pharmaceutical products. Mr. Monroe will continue his practice in addition to serving as Managing Partner, a role in which he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm. As Chair of the firm, Ms. McCurdy will lead the overall strategic direction of the firm.
Throughout Ms. McCurdy and Mr. Racine’s leadership, Finnegan has been ranked as a top-tier intellectual property firm by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Managing Intellectual Property, and The American Lawyer. In 2012, Finnegan was recognized by The American Lawyer as the top intellectual property litigation firm in the United States. Mr. Monroe stated, “Barbara and Rich have successfully guided Finnegan through challenging changes in the legal market. The firm is sincerely appreciative of their years of service and leadership. I am fortunate to have a strong foundation on which to position the firm for continued success in the future.”
About Finnegan
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
